BSI_4Women Final Event: Refugee Women Building New Paths through Entrepreneurship
Wednesday 8. October at 13:00 - 17:00 EEST
Saturn, Teaduspargi 6/1, Tehnopol campus
Online
Join us to celebrate the conclusion event of the BSI_4Women programme – an inspiring gathering full of stories, shared experiences, and practical insights on how entrepreneurship can empower refugee women to build a new life.
The BSI_4Women programme, supported by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme, gave brave female-led teams the opportunity to develop their business ideas – from natural sweets and eco-friendly handicrafts to an innovative media platform for Ukrainian women abroad. Over six months, participants took part in hands-on workshops, online learning modules, and one-on-one mentoring sessions, gaining the tools and confidence to take their first steps as entrepreneurs.
Through training, mentorship, and a supportive transnational network, BSI_4Women strengthened the economic independence of refugee women and facilitated their integration into new communities.
This final event is for anyone interested in women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, refugee integration, and supporting newcomers in building sustainable businesses. Expect a day full of shared experiences, expert insights, and networking opportunities.
Agenda
13:00 – 13:05 Welcome remarks by Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Estonia
13:05 – 13:45 Programme results and key learnings by Beata Hulinka, Rzeszow Regional Development Agency (Poland)
13:45 – 14:20 Voices of the participants: Yulia Kurkina and Dariia Osiik
14:20 – 14:35 Break
14:35 – 14:55 Keynote speaker Živilė Paužaitė, Kaunas Science and Technology Park (Lithuania) "Unlocking Potential: How New Business Ideas Drive Integration"
14:55 – 15:20 Keynote speaker on funding insights for micro-businesses (TBC)
15:20 – 15:50 Panel discussion: Funding, integration, and the way forward
Panelists: Živilė Paužaitė (Kaunas Science and Technology Park, Lithuania), Investor representative, Britta Saks (Estonian Refugee Council), Moderator: Triin Ilves
15:50 – 17:00 Networking session
📅 Date: October 8, 2025, 13:00–17:00 (EET)
📍 Location: Saturn, Teaduspargi 6/1, Tehnopol campus
🌐 Online: Live stream via Tehnopol YouTube channel
🗣 Language: English with simultaneous Ukrainian translation via tilde.ai
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.